The Year Ahead in Politics
Tue 21 Apr
|Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors
2026 is a huge year for politics, with elections impacting LPAs and Local Government Reorganisation continuing across the East Midlands. This event DevComms will explore the current political landscape, its implications for planning and what lies ahead in the political calendar.
Time & Location
21 Apr 2026, 08:45 – 10:30
Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors, 3rd Floor, Waterfront House, 35 Station St, Nottingham NG2 3DQ, UK
About the event
Jack Boyce is Head of DevComms’ Midlands and North offices, bringing extensive consultancy experience in the built environment. He launched the Midlands office in 2023, having previously worked at the heart of UK politics with senior Government Ministers and advising on national and regional political campaigns.
Jake Gilbert is an Account Manager at DevComms and has lived in the East Midlands all his life. Jake has been with DevComms since 2023, having previously worked for an East Midlands MP. As a former councillor, he understands the dynamics of local politics and community engagement, bringing practical insight to stakeholder and planning communications.